The Summer Pistol League has canceled the July 5 meeting due the observance Independence Day
League will continue on July 12th. The BOD hopes everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July Weekend!
Summer Pistol – July 5 – Canceled
June 29, 2021
Category: General Announcements
Second Meeting of the Month
June 14, 2021
While we are now able to gather all together in person at the Clubhouse, the board of directors do feel it is important to continue to offer the virtual meeting for those unable to make it to the meeting. Our next meeting will be held on June 15, 2021 at 7:30 pm. This will be a regular meeting. The meeting link can be found here: http://tewksburyrodandgun.org/meeting. This meeting is protected by a password, which can be found in your current newsletter. If you haven’t received a newsletter or need the password please email: info@tewksburyrodandgun.org.
Summer Pistol League
June 1, 2021
Every Monday, starting on June 7th through September 30th The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club will be holding a Bullseye competition. These matches are open to the public, membership is not required.
This semi-formal setting is a great way to become accustomed to the calls used on the firing line, and to learn how to score targets.
This competition is intended to get new shooters involved in the sport, as well as maintaining the edge during the long summer break for the experienced Bullseye competitor.
Shooters may compete in rimfire (.22 cal), centerfire, or both. There is a nominal fee of $2.00 for one match or $3.00 for both matches. The shooter competes against his/her own average, so everyone has a chance to win. The League will provide the targets, however the shooter must bring their own ammunition.
Each shooter gets one point for shooting each night, and additional points are awarded for first through fourth place for each night. At the end of the season an awards banquette is held to honor those who persevered.
The Ranger Officer calling the match will enforce all range and safety rules. These matches typically start around 6:00 pm and the last relay typically goes off around 7:45 pm (depending on the number of shooters who show up on a given night).
First Meeting of the Month
May 31, 2021
While we are now able to gather all together in person at the Clubhouse, the board of directors do feel it is important to continue to offer the virtual meeting for those unable to make it to the meeting. Our next meeting will be held on June 1st, 2021 at 7:30 pm. This will be a regular meeting. The meeting link can be found here: http://tewksburyrodandgun.org/meeting. This meeting is protected by a password, which can be found in your current newsletter. If you haven’t received a newsletter or need the password please email: info@tewksburyrodandgun.org.
Pistol Marksmanship
May 16, 2021
The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club is holding a free pistol marksmanship class on Sunday May 23, 2021. This class is open to all club members. Students are encouraged to bring a pistol they already own or have access to a pistol they can legally use during the class. If a student does not currently own a firearm, we will have a limited number of Ruger Mark III .22’s available for loan, including ammunition. Students are expected to be familiar with safe handling and operation of any pistol that is brought to class.
This class will introduce and reinforce current club members to the fundamentals that will help you become a more accurate pistol target shooter.
The following topics will be covered: Stance, Grip, Sight alignment, Breath control, Trigger squeeze and Follow through.
Instructors will also be available to discuss the pistol team and competitive shooting leagues for those who might be interested. The lead instructor will be Mark Tenant.
If you are interested in attending this clinic, please reach out to Mark Tennant at marksmanship@tewksburyrodandgun.org or call 978-277-3050. There will be a maximum of 8 students allowed, on a first come, first serve basis. You must be on the list prior to class in order to attend. A walk-in list will be held, however a maximum of 8 students will be enforced.
The class will start promptly at 8:30am, downstairs at the indoor pistol range.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in.
Once all shooters have arrived, we will start by each student shooting 5 rounds at a target. From there we will discuss the fundamentals of pistol shooting. We will then return to the range for a hands-on practice sessions. At the end of the class, each student will be able to compare their more recent targets to their first target in order to gauge improvement.
Students are encouraged to bring the following with them to the class:
- Pistol (must be chambered in a caliber acceptable for use in the indoor range)
- Ammunition for your pistol (at least 100 rounds)
- Eye protection
- Ear protection
The club will provide any and all the above items, on an availability basis.
Summary
Class starts 8:30 am
Class ends 10:00 am
Limited to 8 students (Must contact Mark Tennant)
Targets will be provided by the club
Safety is imperative, any student in violation of pistol safety best practices will be asked to leave the class
Club clean up day
April 29, 2021
It’s that time of year again, for us to all get together and clean up around the club. Please come down with gloves, rakes, leaf blowers, shovels, wheelbarrows. etc on May 1st at 8:00am. The more help the less time it will take! Work off those hours!! Please note all ranges will be closed during the clean up, as there is work to be done on each range. We have plenty of projects to be worked on around the clubhouse, indoor range, hi-bore, trap and archery fields.
Pistol Marksmanship
March 23, 2021
The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club is holding a free pistol marksmanship class on Sunday April 11, 2021. This class is open to all club members. Students are encouraged to bring a pistol they already own or have access to a pistol they can legally use during the class. If a student does not currently own a firearm, we will have a limited number of Ruger Mark III .22’s available for loan, including ammunition. Students are expected to be familiar with safe handling and operation of any pistol that is brought to class.
This class will introduce and reinforce current club members to the fundamentals that will help you become a more accurate pistol target shooter.
The following topics will be covered: Stance, Grip, Sight alignment, Breath control, Trigger squeeze and Follow through.
Instructors will also be available to discuss the pistol team and competitive shooting leagues for those who might be interested. The lead instructor will be Mark Tenant.
If you are interested in attending this clinic, please reach out to Mark Tennant at marksmanship@tewksburyrodandgun.org or call 978-277-3050. There will be a maximum of 8 students allowed, on a first come, first serve basis. You must be on the list prior to class in order to attend. A walk-in list will be held, however a maximum of 8 students will be enforced.
The class will start promptly at 8:30am, downstairs at the indoor pistol range.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in.
Once all shooters have arrived, we will start by each student shooting 5 rounds at a target. From there we will discuss the fundamentals of pistol shooting. We will then return to the range for a hands-on practice sessions. At the end of the class, each student will be able to compare their more recent targets to their first target in order to gauge improvement.
Students are encouraged to bring the following with them to the class:
The club will provide any and all the above items, on an availability basis.
Summary
Class starts 8:30 am
Class ends 10:00 am
Limited to 8 students (Must contact Mark Tennant)
Targets will be provided by the club
Safety is imperative, any student in violation of pistol safety best practices will be asked to leave the class
Monthly Meetings on Zoom
March 9, 2021
While we are still unable to gather all together in person at the Clubhouse, the board of directors do feel it is important to establish a cadence of meetings in order to provide updates to the body. Our next virtual meeting will be held on March 16th, 2021 at 8:00 pm. This will be a regular meeting. The meeting link can be found here: http://tewksburyrodandgun.org/meeting. This meeting is protected by a password, which can be found in your current newsletter. If you haven’t received a newsletter or need the password please email: info@tewksburyrodandgun.org. It is our goal to have a monthly meeting using this Zoom link and password on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, until we are able to meet in person again.
Trap Clinic Canceled
March 1, 2021
Unfortunately Mother Nature has not cooperated with us, as the road to the trap field is still covered with at least a foot of snow and the field is not yet in shape for an enjoyable shooting experience.
We did hope that the recent “heat wave” would have helped with the snow, unfortunately it just wasn’t enough. At this time we will be cancelling the beginners trap clinic, originally scheduled for March 6, and because of various scheduling conflicts we do not yet have a new date.
We do apologize for having to cancel this class, but as they say “You can plan an awesome trap clinic, but you can’t predict the weather!”
MassWildLife Fee Increases
February 28, 2021
For the first time since 1996, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is proposing changes in hunting and freshwater fishing license fees to ensure the continued conservation of wildlife, fish, and plants in Massachusetts. To learn more about these increases please visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/masswildlife-funding.
To review a table of the fee increases along with information displaying the fees of surrounding New England States, visit this link: https://www.mass.gov/news/masswildlifes-license-fee-increase-approved
MassWildLife will also be hosting three Zoom sessions:
- Tuesday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. Join the Zoom session using your computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking this link with Passcode 5eVN5u, or you can join by phone by calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering the Webinar ID: 812 2784 4202 and Passcode: 821502 when prompted.
- Wednesday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. Join the Zoom session using your computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking this link with Passcode 2STLk1, or you can join by phone by calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering the Webinar ID: 848 4842 1647 and Passcode: 856477when prompted.
- Thursday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. Join the Zoom session using your computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking this link with Passcode 1WWptf, or you can join by phone by calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering the Webinar ID: 834 6714 2939 and Passcode: 420963 when prompted.